Overview
- Their separation was confirmed to the dpa news agency by their media lawyer on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, who said the couple had decided some time ago to part ways in friendship.
- Ferres and Maschmeyer posted a joint written statement on Instagram and instructed the press through their lawyer to respect their privacy and accept that no further comments will be made.
- They say heavy professional commitments and frequent travel for acting, production and investment work pulled them apart and over time converted their romantic relationship into a deep, trustful friendship.
- Both stressed they will prioritize family wellbeing, remain closely connected to each other and continue to support the children they brought into the partnership as a blended family.
- The news comes from two long‑known public figures who were together for more than 15 years, married in 2014, and who previously faced public crises such as an extortion attempt and Maschmeyer’s cancer treatment, factors that have shaped public interest in their decision.